Tenoric 100 (Atenolol 100mg / Chlorthalidone 25mg)

About Tenoric 100 Tablet

TENORIC 100MG TABLET belongs to the class of medicine called ‘antihypertensive’ used for the management of high blood pressure. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

TENORIC 100MG TABLET consists of two medicines namely Atenolol and Chlorthalidone. Atenolol is a beta-blocker that works by making the heartbeat with less intensity and more steadily. Chlorthalidone is a diuretics (water pill) that reduces the amount of water (fluid) in the body by increasing the flow of urine that your kidneys generate.

TENORIC 100MG TABLET can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. TENORIC 100MG TABLET is preferable to take at the same time every day for better results.

TENORIC 100MG TABLET is generally safe to consume. Some people may experience low pulse rate (Slower-than-expected heart rate), cold extremities (a problem with the nerves or blood circulation or a problem with tissue damage in your hands or fingers), diarrhoea, nausea, and fatigue (feeling tired). Most of the side effects of TENORIC 100MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juices with TENORIC 100MG TABLET as it can increase the concentration of TENORIC 100MG TABLET and worsen its side effects.

Don’t stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping TENORIC 100MG TABLET gradually may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of TENORIC 100MG TABLET can be prescribed accordingly. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to TENORIC 100MG TABLET. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body.

Uses of Tenoric 100 Tablet

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Medicinal Benefits

TENORIC 100MG TABLET consists of two drugs, namely Atenolol and Chlortalidone. Atenolol is in a category of medicinal products called beta-blockers. It works by making the heartbeat with less intensity and more steadily. Chlortalidone is in a category of drugs referred to as diuretics. It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine that your kidneys generate. Overall it reduces fluid overload in the body and raised blood pressure. This minimizes the chances of having angina (chest pain), heart attack and stroke among the high blood pressure patients in future.

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Directions for Use

TENORIC 100MG TABLET can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with approximately a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tenoric 100 Tablet

Like all medicines, TENORIC 100MG TABLET also has some side effects, though it is not mandatory for everyone to experience them. Some common side effects of TENORIC 100MG TABLET include low pulse rate, cold extremities, diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), fatigue (feeling tired), low levels of sodium, being sick (vomiting), cramps, low levels of potassium, and increase in the amount of uric acid. Most of the side effects of TENORIC 100MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent or if you experience any other side-effect continuously while taking TENORIC 100MG TABLET, reach out to your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Don’t stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping TENORIC 100MG TABLET may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose of TENORIC 100MG TABLET over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use TENORIC 100MG TABLET if you have chest pain (angina), poor blood circulation or controlled heart failure, first-degree heart block, diabetes, thyrotoxicosis (a condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland), liver problems, and problems with your adrenal glands. The safety and efficacy of TENORIC 100MG TABLET in children have not been established. It should not be given to the children less than 12 years of age. If you have an untreated mineral imbalance (like low potassium level), and specific muscle/nerve disease (myasthenia gravis), it is advisable to consult a doctor before its usage. TENORIC 100MG TABLET may make you dizzy if taken with alcohol or marijuana (cannabis), so do not drive, use machinery, or do activities that need mental alertness. You may have symptoms of dehydration like dry lips, excessive thirst in the initial period of the treatment. Let your doctor know if you observe such symptoms. TENORIC 100MG TABLET can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so cover your skin with a full cloth or apply sunscreen whenever you go outdoors. TENORIC 100MG TABLET passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant, so always consult your doctor before breast-feeding. TENORIC 100MG TABLET may harm the foetus or unborn baby, so its usage should be stopped before pregnancy.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: TENORIC 100MG TABLET should never take it with drugs such as clonidine (for high blood pressure or migraine), verapamil, diltiazem and nifedipine (for high blood pressure or chest pain), disopyramide or amiodarone (for an uneven heartbeat), digoxin (for heart problems), adrenaline, also known as epinephrine (a medicine that stimulates the heart), baclofen (a medicine used for muscle relaxation), ibuprofen or indomethacin (for pain and inflammation), insulin or medicines that you take by mouth for diabetes, lithium (for certain mental illnesses), medicines to treat nose or sinus congestion or other cold remedies (including those you can buy in the pharmacy), and betaxolol, carteolol, levobunolol and timolol (eye drops for glaucoma).

Drug-Food Interaction: TENORIC 100MG TABLET severely interact with grapefruit and rich protein foods. Hence it should not be taken with TENORIC 100MG TABLET. Using TENORIC 100MG TABLET together with multivitamins/minerals may decrease the effects of TENORIC 100MG TABLET. If it necessary to take you should maintain at least 2 hours’ time period in between the administration of propranolol and multivitamins/minerals.

Drug-Disease Interaction: TENORIC 100MG TABLET should not be given to the people with diabetes, asthma, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease or heart failure.